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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.75, 285.66 and 122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.75, 285.66 and 122.06 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 285.66 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/285.66 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 285.66 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 34,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,867.66/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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